NEUTRALIZE

FYI, Lola A doesn't wear black all the time. Once in awhile you'll catch her rocking something in an unexpected shade. Here, Lola A whimsically layers her garments in various shades of neutrals to create a lovely tiered cake effect.

Top - Issey Miyake waistcoat + Weekday asymmetrical blouse / Bottom - random tutu skirt

Footwear - PLAY x Comme des Garcons sneak

COLLARLESS

Lola A looks absolutely fabulous wearing her new-found love - a black collarless blazer from the great Issey Miyake.

Top - Issey Miyake collarless jacket + Zara tee / Bottom - Giordano Ladies wide-leg trousers

Footwear - Church's heeled brogues

GOING TO CHURCH

English footwear company Church's was founded back in 1873 by Thomas Church and his three sons. It's longevity in the industry only proves it's unparalleled craftsmanship. No wonder men and women alike go gaga over their lust-worthy brogues! Looks like Lola A is going to be a devout Church-goer from now on after finding her perfect pair of patent black brogues from the acclaimed shoemaker! 

Top - Issey Miyake Mandarin-collared wrinkled blouse / Bottom - Giordano Ladies skirt

Footwear - Church's heeled brogues / Accessories - Balenciaga purse + Cartier gold watch

TENT DRESS

Lola A loves anything uber-sized like this grey tent dress from Hong Kong-based label Initial.

Top - Initial tent dress / Bottom - random leggings / Footwear - Comme des Garcons sneakers

Accessories - Issey Miyake Pleats Please grey shopper tote

Photo by Anton Aguila

THE IRON CHEF

Channeling Martha Stewart in this immaculately white Issey Miyake Men button-down. Looks like Lola A is ready to cook a mean meal today! Indeed, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. 

Top - Issey Miyake Men button-down / Bottom - Giordano Ladies culottes / Footwear - Acne spin brogues

BAO BAO

Lola A is currently obsessed with her Issey Miyake Bao Bao tote. She has been practically using it almost everyday since her birthday a couple of weeks ago. My dear friend Austeen gave it to her. I love how you can transform this geometric obra into different shapes to best suit your needs. So far, we have managed to morph it into a clutch. I'm sure both my Mom and I will discover something radical and innovative while playing with it. Only time and patience can tell... So let the creative juices flow to our system...

In the meantime, enjoy Lola A's pictorial toting her cool new purple tote!

Top - Anteprima long coat + Hong Kong random find circular top / Bottom - Zara trousers

Footwear - Zara creeper wedges / Accessories - Issey Miyake Bao Bao large tote

BLANC ON BLANC

Lola A goes white on white today mixing different designers from the four corners of the universe - Rick Owens from the US, Cora Kemperman from the Netherlands, Issey Miyake from Japan and of course our very own Herbert Custodio (mareng Herbert ka-level)!   

Top - Rick Owens drapey tee / Bottom - Cora Kemperman full maxi raw hemline skirt

Footwear - Issey Miyake slip-ons / Accessories - Herbert Custodio furry bag

I SAY MIYAKE

Issey Miyake is absolutely one of the many Japanese designers my Mom and I worship. His iconic origami-like creations are classic pieces that defy all trends. His garment pleating has been continually been replicated but never matched. According to the brilliant designer, it takes two or three people to create garment pleating. Then, they have to twist, twist, twist the pleats together and put it all in the machine to cook it. No wonder these things cost an arm and a leg. But that's a little price you pay to walk around wearing a piece of art. 

Top - Issey Miyake blouse / Bottom - Hong Kong find skirt with fringes + leggings

Footwear - Prada wedges

THE BLACK BLAZER

It is essential to have a basic black blazer to every wardrobe. In my Mom's case, she likes a little bit more than a basic black blazer. That's why this Issey Miyake blazer is just perfect for her.

Top - Issey Miyake blazer + Cotton On dress / Shoes - Topshop brogues

Accessories - Borba Margo x Weekday belt

BONUS PHOTO

SAFETY PIN

Due to public demand (lol) I finally decided to start a blog primarily devoted to my Mom. Here you can see random outfit posts and things that both my Mom and I love. Feel free to subscribe to get first dibs on anything Tessie Singson! 

Top - Issey Miyake wrinkly cowl neck pullover / Bottom - Giordano Ladies wrap-around skirt

Shoes - Giordano Ladies / Accessories - Giant Pin from Unisex Rewind